With Biden’s Term Running Out, Even More Taxpayer-Funded Aid Headed To Ukraine
With just 21 days left in office, the Biden administration is set to announce an additional $1.25 billion in military aid to Ukraine, according to the Associated Press, citing U.S. officials.The Biden administration aims to bolster Ukraine’s defenses against Russia before President Biden leaves office on Jan. 20, according to AP.
The package earmarks resources for munitions, enhancing Ukraine’s air defense capabilities with National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile Systems and HAWK systems that also include Stinger missiles along with 155 mm and 105 mm artillery rounds, said officials who requested anonymity ahead of a public announcement scheduled for Monday.
Earlier in December, senior defense officials said that the Pentagon might struggle to dispatch the entire $5.6 billion in weapons and equipment previously authorized by Congress for Ukraine before President-elect Donald Trump assumes office, the AP said. The upcoming aid is designated through presidential drawdown authority, enabling the Pentagon to expedite weapon transfers.
TRUMP: “I refuse to bend the knee to their next endless war in Ukraine. I want peace. They want money, and they want conflict.Read about it...
Even if it means walking us to the brink of WWIII.”
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